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17 December 2025

• 17:0517:05, 17 December 2025 diff hist +6,818‎ N Giving Education to Solve the Problems of Life ‎ Created page with "Modern educational systems focus primarily on "technical education" intended for earning a livelihood and satisfying the senses. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the real purpose of human life is to realize God and understand the nature of the soul. By giving education that addresses our eternal spiritual identity, society can solve the fundamental problems of birth, death, and material suffering, leading to true peace and satisfaction. <div class="toc-right">..."
• 16:4716:47, 17 December 2025 diff hist +991‎ Attaining the Higher Taste through Spiritual Experience ‎No edit summary
• 16:3516:35, 17 December 2025 diff hist +6,597‎ N Attaining the Higher Taste through Spiritual Experience ‎ Created page with "The living entity in the material world is constantly seeking happiness through the senses, but these experiences are temporary and often illusory. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that true satisfaction is only possible when one transcends "teeny" material experiences and attains a "higher taste" through Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This spiritual experience is not a mental concoction but a factual realization of the soul's eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord. <div cl..."

16 December 2025

• 05:1305:13, 16 December 2025 diff hist −6‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary

15 December 2025

• 19:0319:03, 15 December 2025 diff hist +4,494‎ N Role of the Educator in Understanding the Goal of Life ‎ Created page with "Education shapes the direction of human society, and therefore the responsibility of an educator is extremely grave. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that unless educators understand the true goal of life, their influence—however prestigious—leads humanity away from real knowledge and lasting happiness. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === The Educator and the Aim of Human Life === An educator’s primary duty is to know and teach the purpose of human existence. Wit..."
• 18:5718:57, 15 December 2025 diff hist +5,839‎ N Educational Principles and Spiritual Advancement ‎ Created page with "Education, according to Śrīla Prabhupāda, is a process of transforming human consciousness, not merely filling the mind with information. True education cultivates intelligence, moral values, and spiritual understanding, preparing individuals to live purposeful and enlightened lives. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Education Beyond Material Knowledge === Mere academic accomplishments or social recognition cannot lead to spiritual perfection. Education must..."
• 17:1917:19, 15 December 2025 diff hist +6,244‎ N Real Meaning of Educating Human Beings ‎ Created page with "Real education begins when a human being inquires into the purpose of life and the nature of the self. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that education is not meant for polishing animal tendencies but for awakening spiritual knowledge and elevating human society toward its highest goal. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Education Distinguishes Humans from Animals === Human life is unique because it allows conscious inquiry into existence, purpose, and truth. Without..."
• 16:3316:33, 15 December 2025 diff hist +5,527‎ N Protecting the Health and Innocence of Children ‎ Created page with "The education of children is not merely an academic process but a sacred responsibility that shapes the future of individuals and society. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that safeguarding children’s health and innocence is essential for genuine education. Without proper care and spiritual grounding, education becomes a cause of confusion rather than upliftment. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Parental Duty and Physical Well-Being === Children depend entirely..."
• 16:2316:23, 15 December 2025 diff hist +5,659‎ N Educating Children in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎ Created page with "Education in childhood lays the foundation for the entire course of life. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that children should be trained from the very beginning in Kṛṣṇa consciousness so they may grow into responsible, sober, and spiritually awakened human beings. Such education safeguards society from confusion, moral decline, and material bondage. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Childhood as the Foundation of Spiritual Life === Early childhood is the m..."
• 05:3105:31, 15 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary
• 05:3105:31, 15 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ What He Wanted - The Vision of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī ‎No edit summary
• 05:3105:31, 15 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ Welcome to Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vāṇī Temple - The Vanipedia ‎No edit summary
• 05:3105:31, 15 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ A Devotee's Guide to Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vāṇī Temple - The Vanipedia ‎No edit summary
• 05:3005:30, 15 December 2025 diff hist +39‎ N Category:Vanipedia Gemini - Articles ‎ Created page with "Category:List of Vanipedia Articles"
• 03:5303:53, 15 December 2025 diff hist +12‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary
• 03:5203:52, 15 December 2025 diff hist +12‎ What He Wanted - The Vision of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī ‎No edit summary
• 03:5103:51, 15 December 2025 diff hist +12‎ A Devotee's Guide to Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vāṇī Temple - The Vanipedia ‎No edit summary
• 03:5003:50, 15 December 2025 diff hist +12‎ Welcome to Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vāṇī Temple - The Vanipedia ‎No edit summary

14 December 2025

• 18:5618:56, 14 December 2025 diff hist +21‎ Mission of Educating People in Spiritual Knowledge ‎ →‎Preventing Material Misuse
• 18:4918:49, 14 December 2025 diff hist +9‎ Purpose of Education and Culture ‎ →‎The Spiritual Goal of Education and Culture
• 18:4618:46, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā ‎ Anurag moved page The True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā to True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā
• 18:4618:46, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Responsibility of Educated Men in Human Society ‎ Anurag moved page The Responsibility of Educated Men in Human Society to Responsibility of Educated Men in Human Society
• 18:4518:45, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Dangers of Education for Sense Gratification ‎ Anurag moved page The Dangers of Education for Sense Gratification to Dangers of Education for Sense Gratification
• 18:4518:45, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Decline of Quality Without Education and Culture ‎ Anurag moved page The Decline of Quality Without Education and Culture to Decline of Quality Without Education and Culture
• 18:4518:45, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Mission of Educating People in Spiritual Knowledge ‎ Anurag moved page The Mission of Educating People in Spiritual Knowledge to Mission of Educating People in Spiritual Knowledge
• 18:4318:43, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Purpose of Education and Culture ‎ Anurag moved page The Purpose of Education and Culture to Purpose of Education and Culture
• 18:4118:41, 14 December 2025 diff hist +114‎ Purpose of Education and Culture ‎No edit summary
• 17:1817:18, 14 December 2025 diff hist +4‎ Educating Conditioned Soul ‎ →‎Materialistic Education and Its Pitfalls
• 17:1717:17, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,603‎ N Educating Conditioned Soul ‎ Created page with "The conditioned soul is entangled in material conception and suffers due to misdirected education. Real education must guide the soul to understand his eternal position and revive Kṛṣṇa consciousness, offering relief from repeated birth and death. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that without such spiritual guidance, all mundane learning is insufficient. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Mental Speculation and Mundane Learning === Even highly learned scholars r..."
• 17:1117:11, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,121‎ N Dangers of Education for Sense Gratification ‎ Created page with "Education for sense gratification diverts the mind from the ultimate purpose of life. Modern educational systems, while training material skills and economic awareness, often neglect spiritual cultivation and sense control. Understanding these dangers is crucial for awakening Kṛṣṇa consciousness and realizing the full potential of human life. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Childhood Training === Children are impressionable and learn what they are taught..."
• 16:5916:59, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary
• 16:5916:59, 14 December 2025 diff hist −700‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary
• 16:4616:46, 14 December 2025 diff hist +3,062‎ N Mission of Educating People in Spiritual Knowledge ‎ Created page with "Education is a divine process that extends beyond learning facts or technical skills. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that its ultimate aim is to awaken Kṛṣṇa consciousness in individuals, enabling them to live responsibly, morally, and spiritually in this world. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Practical Application of Knowledge === True education manifests in behavior, devotion, and understanding of the self. Knowledge is transformative only when applied in..."
• 16:4016:40, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,047‎ N Decline of Quality Without Education and Culture ‎ Created page with "Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that education and culture are the foundations of human quality. When these foundations are lost, society deteriorates regardless of material progress. The absence of true education and culture results in moral collapse, misguided leadership, and widespread suffering. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === The Loss of Human Standards === Education and culture are what elevate human beings above animal life. When they are absent, people li..."
• 16:2516:25, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,892‎ N Purpose of Education and Culture ‎ Created page with "Education and culture define the real value of human life. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that they are meant not for sense gratification or material prestige, but for elevating consciousness and fulfilling the true mission of human existence. When properly understood, education and culture guide society toward spiritual realization and lasting welfare. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Education as the Basis of Human Civilization === Education exists only in huma..."
• 13:1013:10, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā ‎ Anurag moved page The True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad Gītā to The True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā
• 12:5812:58, 14 December 2025 diff hist +3,237‎ N Educating People in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎ Created page with "Education is the foundation for understanding one's eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently teaches that the aim of educating people is to awaken them to the spiritual platform, transforming human society from material ignorance to divine knowledge. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Spiritual Education as the Supreme Aim === True education is the realization that we are spirit souls, not just bodies, and that our ultimate goal is..."
• 12:5112:51, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,447‎ N Responsibility of Educated Men in Human Society ‎ Created page with "Education grants influence and leadership, but Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that these gifts must be guided by spiritual understanding. When educated men lack knowledge of the self and the Supreme Lord, their learning becomes a source of pride and confusion rather than illumination. True education culminates in responsibility toward God and humanity. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Education Without Spiritual Knowledge === Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently critici..."
• 12:4612:46, 14 December 2025 diff hist +8‎ True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā ‎No edit summary
• 12:4212:42, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,306‎ N True Beginning of Education According to Bhagavad-gītā ‎ Created page with "Education is meaningful only when it begins with an understanding of the self beyond the body. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that Bhagavad-gītā establishes this essential starting point by immediately instructing that the living being is not the material body. Without this realization, all systems of education remain incomplete. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Education Begins with Understanding the Soul === The first lesson of real education is to know the di..."
• 12:2512:25, 14 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ Academic Education Without Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 12:2512:25, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,469‎ N Academic Education Without Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎ Created page with "Academic education is often praised as the highest achievement of human intelligence, yet Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently warns that learning devoid of Kṛṣṇa consciousness cannot deliver real knowledge. When education neglects the science of the self and devotion to the Supreme Lord, it leaves the living entity bound by bodily identification and material activities. <div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> === Academic Education and Bodily Identification === Śrīla..."
• 08:3008:30, 14 December 2025 diff hist −391‎ Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎No edit summary
• 08:2308:23, 14 December 2025 diff hist +5,120‎ N Education Means Brahma-vidyā, Not Animal Education ‎ Created page with "<div class="toc-right"> __TOC__ </div> Śrīla Prabhupāda fundamentally defines education as the process of solving life's ultimate problems. He contrasts the temporary, materialistic pursuits of modern schooling with the essential, eternal goals of Vedic knowledge, emphasizing that any education that does not address the spiritual identity of the living entity is ultimately defective and no better than the knowledge possessed by animals. === True Education is ''Brahm..."

12 December 2025

• 04:3004:30, 12 December 2025 diff hist 0‎ m Better Late Than Never - Prabhupāda's 40-Year Journey to Fulfill the Order ‎ Anurag moved page 'Better Late Than Never - Prabhupada's 40-Year Journey to Fulfill the Order to Better Late Than Never - Prabhupada's 40-Year Journey to Fulfill the Order
• 04:3004:30, 12 December 2025 diff hist +40‎ Better Late Than Never - Prabhupāda's 40-Year Journey to Fulfill the Order ‎No edit summary
• 04:3004:30, 12 December 2025 diff hist +4,473‎ N Better Late Than Never - Prabhupāda's 40-Year Journey to Fulfill the Order ‎ Created page with "There are forty-three years between 1922 and 1965. For most of that time, the order given to Śrīla Prabhupāda by his Spiritual Master—to preach in the West—lay like a dormant seed within his heart. He was a householder, a businessman, and a father. Yet, the order remained. In this inspiring collection of quotes, Śrīla Prabhupāda recounts the internal and external journey that transformed him from a reluctant recipient of the order into its glorious executor. I..."
• 04:2604:26, 12 December 2025 diff hist +3,983‎ N What He Wanted - The Vision of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī ‎ Created page with "<div class="toc-right"> __TOC__ </div> A faithful servant does not invent his own program; he executes the will of his master. Throughout his life, Śrīla Prabhupāda constantly referred to the specific desires of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura as the compass for his movement. In these quotes, we find the "marching orders" that define the mission of the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement. == The Western Front == While most Indian sadhus were content to remain..."
• 04:2204:22, 12 December 2025 diff hist +4,053‎ N Don't Try to See God - Revolutionary Sayings of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī ‎ Created page with "<div class="toc-right"> __TOC__ </div> Great teachers are often remembered by their pithy sayings—short, sharp statements that cut through illusion like a knife. Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura was a master of the spiritual aphorism. In his lectures and conversations, Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently invoked these sayings, prefacing them with the reverential phrase, "My Guru Maharaja used to say..." === The Reverse Vision === Most people approach spirit..."
• 04:1804:18, 12 December 2025 diff hist +4,627‎ N Grandfather's Pleasure - How to Please Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī ‎ Created page with "<div class="toc-right"> __TOC__ </div> Can we please a spiritual master we have never met? Can our service reach an Ācārya who left this world decades before we were born? Śrīla Prabhupāda answers with a resounding "Yes." In these inspiring letters, he teaches us the secret of the paramparā: service to the guru is automatically service to the guru's guru. He assures his disciples that their enthusiastic preaching is bringing a smile to the face of Śrīla Bhaktisi..."